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More than 50.14 lakh Central government employees and nearly 69 lakh pensioners are expected to come under the purview of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC). However, the government has said that decisions on its implementation and how it will be funded will be taken later.
The update came through a written response in the Lok Sabha on Monday from Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, who addressed queries on the rollout timeline and the total number of beneficiaries of the new pay panel.
The 8th CPC has been constituted earlier and its Terms of Reference (ToR) were approved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 28. The ToR were formally issued on November 3 via a resolution from the Ministry of Finance.
Chaudhary on Monday stated that the government will determine the date on which the 8th CPC comes into effect and will allocate the required funds once the accepted recommendations are finalised.
When asked if the government intends to implement the 8th Pay Commission on Januar 1, 2026, Chaudhary did not specify the date of implementation.
The minister’s reply noted that the Central government currently has 50.14 lakh employees, along with approximately 69 lakh pensioners. These individuals fall under various services and institutions listed in the commission’s notified ToR.
The Commission comprises three members who make the recommendations. It consists of the following members:
Chaudhary said the methodology for the CPC recommendations will soon be formulated. The recommendations will be submitted within 18 months of the constitution of the CPC. The implementation date of the 8th Pay Commission will be decided by the Government after the recommendations are submitted.
Thus, central government employees and ex-employees will not get the benefits immediately.
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